Emergency Department RN
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department in a high-volume Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center. The unit handles over 100,000 visits annually and provides care in a busy, fast-paced environment with diverse patient needs.

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Emergency Department
• Number of Beds: 101
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1 (medical), up to 7:1 on behavioral holds
• Staffing: Techs available for cardiac monitoring, triage, and unit clerks on days and nights
• Equipment: Baxter pumps, GE monitors
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; no block scheduling; schedule must meet department needs
• Floating Policy: No floating outside the ED; must be flexible to float within all ED sections
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in the Emergency Department (ED), including at least 1 year of ED experience within the last year
• Experience working in a high-volume Emergency Department with over 100,000 visits annually
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center
• Current certifications required prior to start:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Skills and Abilities

• Teamwork mentality with ability to coach and provide real-time feedback
• Flexibility to work across all areas of the Emergency Department
• Strong patient experience focus, including use of AIDET communication and respectful behavior
• Ability to maintain updated patient boards and keep patients informed throughout their visit

Additional Information

• The department is recognized for its teamwork and welcoming culture
• Serves a highly multicultural community with over 120 languages spoken in the area
• Known for advanced technology and a supportive work environment

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Emergency Department RN looking to work in a high-acuity, supportive, and diverse environment with a strong focus on teamwork and patient-centered care.